State Guide

Nebraska

Nebraska is about space and continuity. The landscape doesn’t change abruptly, but the experience builds as you move through it and start to notice the variations.

Trips here are often defined by long stretches of road that connect smaller towns and outdoor areas. The distance between stops is part of the rhythm, and the state rewards steady movement rather than constant stopping.

Different parts of Nebraska feel similar at first, but the more time you spend in it, the more those differences start to stand out. That’s where the state becomes more interesting.

Spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions for travel. Summer is viable, but exposure and heat can influence how long you stay out at a time.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Avoca

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Cities

Cities to Explore

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Ashland

Ashland has been included in Midwest Living Magazine's '75 Great Small-Town Getaways." Located on the…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Arapahoe

Known as "the town where the hi-ways meet." Located in south central Nebraska, it is…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Ainsworth

This sandhills town of 1800 people sits at the center of the seven county region…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bancroft

Along the rolling lands of eastern Nebraska, there is perhaps no more fascinating scene than…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Alexandria

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Albion

Known as "The Gateway to the Sandhills," Albion borders the famous ranch and cattle country…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Alma

Alma is a community that has a rather unique blend of young business people and…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Alvo

No other community in the United States is known by the name "ALVO." Early settlers…

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Outdoors

Lakes & Parks

Lakes

Parks

Events

Upcoming Events

Feb
1
Fanning Consignment Auctions
Imperial
Apr
11–12
Black Powder Demonstrations
Shubert
Apr
30
Garden Walk
St. Paul
May
1
Annual Country & Western Jamboree
Springview
May
1–3
Victorian Festival Honoring Lady Vestey
Superior
May
1–3
Medicine Creek Days
Cambridge
May
2
Coffee on the Porch
Tekamah
May
2–4
American Legion Flag Display
Stromsburg
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Explore Nebraska by Category

Museums

  • 137 in Nebraska

Festivals

  • 111 in Nebraska

Recreation

  • 109 in Nebraska

National Register

  • 99 in Nebraska

Golf Courses

  • 95 in Nebraska

Holidays

  • 63 in Nebraska

County Fairs

  • 45 in Nebraska

Historic Churches

  • 44 in Nebraska

Independence Day

  • 39 in Nebraska

Car Shows

  • 38 in Nebraska

Arts

  • 36 in Nebraska

Historical

  • 36 in Nebraska

Craft Shows

  • 31 in Nebraska

City Wide Garage Sales

  • 30 in Nebraska

Historic Courthouses

  • 28 in Nebraska

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Explore a Region Lewis and Clark Region 8 counties  ·  7 regions in Nebraska

The mighty Missouri River defines the northern and eastern borders of this region first explored by Lewis and Clark in…

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Explore a County Boone County 4 cities  ·  57 counties in Nebraska

Nebraska's Scenic Highway 14 extends through Boone County and provides an excellent one or two day trip to the county's…

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